Double Feature (oz2484)

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Double Feature. Free flight model can be built as either rubber power or for IC, both are shown on the plan. MAN April 1954 Paul Del Gatto.

Quote: "This sport type rubber job is good enough to win contests. And, with a few simple changes, it makes up as a mighty rugged gassie for Half A engine. Cheap to build. Double Feature, by Paul Del Gatto.

In both rubber and gas powered, the Double Feature has garnered many first, second and third places. It combines performance with simplicity of construction and adjusting, and is adaptable for either rubber or gas power with a minimum of changes.

Simplicity in adjusting and consistency of performance are the reasons why we use this design for testing ideas or proving theories. One test was with folding and freewheeling propellers. (Dec. '51 issue of MAN) At present, the gas version is fitted with experimental floats.

Whether you construct the gas or rubber version, the basic construction features of the fuselage remain unaltered. However, in laying out the two sides of the body, remember that the first two stations are deleted for the gas version.

Use hard 1/8 sq balsa for longerons and medium 1/8 sq balsa for crossbraces to construct both sides of fuselage - superimposing one side on top of the other. Allow sufficient time for cement to dry to prevent sides from springing out of alignment when removed from plan and separated.

The easiest way to join the sides is in the middle first. Then join the two ends and, once thoroughly dry, cement remainder of crossbraces in position. Cut out firewall (for gas only) or bend landing gear to shape. The single strut landing gear is bent from .062 dia. music wire for gas or .049 music wire for rubber. J-bolts can be used to fasten it to the firewall..."

Update 26/01/2020: Replaced this plan with a clearer copy (scanned from fullsize), thanks to JJ.

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